Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans rose. From September 29 to October 4, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year private student loan was 7.93% for ...

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As the fall semester wraps up, some college students are realizing they’ll need additional funds to cover spring tuition bills. If that’s you, make sure you’re mapping out your expenses and comparing ...

A September Fed rate cut is likely, though it's expected to be a small 0.25-percentage-point reduction. Private student loans with variable rates may see small interest savings, but fixed-rate and ...

On average, class of 2024 graduates who took out loans left college with $29,890 in student loan debt. On its own, that’s a lot to stomach. But with a 4.24% interest rate (the average federal ...

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Before you borrow for college, it’s important to understand how federal and private student loans differ. Federal student loans have fixed rates set annually by the government and everyone who borrows ...

Before you borrow for college, it’s important to understand how federal and private student loans differ. Federal student loans have fixed rates set annually by the government and everyone who borrows ...

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According to the CME FedWatch, there’s a 95% chance that the Fed will cut its target interest rate by 25 basis points at its meeting on Sept. 17, 2025. “The Federal Reserve is attempting to balance ...